Program Manager- Principal Engineer

Requisition for a Program Manager at Ranovus

Ranovus is a leading provider of high-capacity photonics-based interconnect solutions that enable scale-up and scale-out compute networks for AI and cloud infrastructure. Our ODIN® optical engine platform combines advanced silicon photonics, high-speed electronics, lasers, and packaging technologies to deliver multi-terabit/second connectivity with industry-leading energy efficiency.

We are seeking a Program Manager Lead planning and execution of complex and highly innovative engineering programs from concept through delivery, ensuring all projects meet timelines, budgets, and technical objectives.

As an Engineering Program Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Develop and manage detailed program schedules, risk assessments, and status reporting for stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks throughout the program lifecycle.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams including hardware, firmware, and test to align deliverables and dependencies.
• Support system integration and testing, ensuring high standards for product maturity, reliability, and scalability.
• Drive continuous improvement in program management processes and cross-team collaboration.
• Interface with external vendors, manufacturing partners, and regulatory authorities as needed to support program success.
  

What You’ll Bring

• 5–8+ years of experience in program management within product-driven tech companies.
• Solid understanding of waterfall, agile and lean project management methodologies.
• Proven track-record of improving delivery performance in multi-team environments.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills - you know how to forecast capacity and measure throughput.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to influence peers and leaders without formal authority.
• Ability to travel to support the globally operated projects if needed.
• Curiosity, pragmatism, and a drive to make programs in an innovative and complex environment run smoothly.
• PMP (program management professional) as certified by PMI (program management institute) or similar
  

We appreciate the time you invest in exploring opportunities with us. At Ranovus, we believe diverse perspectives and a strong sense of belonging are essential to building innovative technology and resilient teams. If your experience does not match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, growth, and the unique strengths each person brings.

Ranovus is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including those from equity deserving and underrepresented communities. We are committed to an accessible recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available at any stage of the hiring process upon request by reaching out to our Talent team at [email protected].

We are committed to delivering a respectful and transparent candidate experience, with clear and timely communication at every stage of the process. From time to time, we may use technology to support elements of our hiring process. These tools are designed to enhance consistency and efficiency, not replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by people, guided by care, context, and fairness.

Thank you for your interest in joining Ranovus. We look forward to connecting with you.